Young United denied in fivegoal thriller

ROSS COUNTY 3 DUNDEE UNITED 2

A goal three minutes into stoppage-time denied Dundee United a deserved draw at the Highland Academy in Dingwall yesterday afternoon.

The visitors almost drew first blood when only a great save by home keeper Ross Munro kept out Declan Glass’ effort.

But on 18 minutes, the home side went ahead when Ross MacIver netted from Max Ashmore’s assist.

Five minutes later Reghan Tumilty came back to haunt his former club with a swerving drive to double the lead.

Logan Chalmers reduced the deficit with half an hour gone, converting a spot-kick after Jordan Hornby had been fouled.

United keeper Josh Donaldson kept out a great strike from Dylan Dykes and then denied Greg Morrison.

United looked to have earned a thoroughly merited point when Jake Davidson flicked on a Hornby free-kick to Luc Bollan who prodded home.

However, it was not to be as MacIver lifted the ball over the diving Donaldson for his second and his side’s late winner.

United almost levelled with the last kick of the game when sub Dom McMeekin was denied by the keeper.

United: Donaldson, Ritchie, Hornby, Reekie (Dailly 46), Bolan, Davidson, Chalmers, Thomas, Appere, Glass, Taylor (Mcmeekin 70), Sub not used: Inglis.